Despite this thread having been dormant for quite awhile, I want to contribute that I’m actively doing this.
I make leather motorcycle masks and I bought the Glowforge specifically for this purpose but with the added benefit of leather engraving and having it physically cutting the masks out.
Just scored, cut, tooled, and formed this mask yesterday evening in record time, it has been a boost to my productivity.
This is the mask flat after tooling
This version of the mask included engraving on some of the stripes for added depth.
This full custom mask is based on one of my other blanks and the design inspired by a metal helmet, this is also tooling with engraving and laser scoring.
Another example of engraving, scoring, and hand tooling on a Wonder Woman inspired design.
This was actually my first attempt to combine tooling and laser work as well as being the first customer laser project.
Another, more simple example
My biggest problem was getting the settings right for fully cutting the masks out. I use 8-9oz veggie tanned leather and it just wasn’t cutting it out. I’m currently setting the focus height to 3/8ths of an inch with a 160 speed/Full power setting and I’m finally getting a good consistent result.
For scoring, I’m using 500speed/35power and I put masking tape on top to keep the discoloring to a minimum. (I wipe them down afterwards to get the soot off too)